Speaker Kevin McCarthy

For years, Speaker Paul Ryan warned about the threat of the national debt. When he was Budget Chairman in 2012, our national debt was $16 trillion. I wish more people had heeded his warnings back then.

After months of delay and wasted time from President Biden, negotiations are finally happening because Republicans are united behind a responsible debt limit increase. Now, he has 15 days to avoid being the first president to default on the national debt.

To the men and women of law enforcement—thank you for keeping us safe. You don’t hear this enough, but this nation is not only grateful for you, we are better off because of you.

This bipartisan delegation stands today not only as American Congressional members, but as true friends of Israel. America is grateful for our friendship with Israel. We are a better nation because of it. And we must never shy away from defending it.

For three quarters of a century, the state of Israel has been a beacon of freedom, progress, and democracy. After 75 years of friendship between the United States and Israel, I know this to be true: the best days for Israel—and our unbreakable bond—are ahead of us.

Nearly 20% of Giant Sequoias have been lost to catastrophic wildfires, exacerbated by overreaching regulations and improper forest management. This Arbor Day, join us for a bipartisan Conservation Conversation on how our bill, the Save Our Sequoias Act, can protect these trees.

Today marks the seventh address of a joint meeting of Congress by a President of the Republic of Korea.

President Biden—continuing to ignore our nation's debt crisis is not an option. It is well past time for you to come to the table to negotiate.

This bill is simple. It says that only women can compete in women’s sports. This will allow women and girls to compete on a level playing field they deserve – without the fear of being forced to compete against biological men.

The American people expect and deserve serious, sensible action to address our soaring national debt. Unfortunately, President Biden has avoided taking any action, even though he added $6 trillion to our nation’s debt burden in two years and presides over record inflation that continues to hurt families and small businesses. The President seems to have no interest in negotiating a responsible debt limit increase. What President Biden is demanding is irresponsible and cannot pass. President Biden’s reckless spending created record inflation, made us more dependent on China, and undermined Social Security and Medicare. We must address record spending now. If we don’t, America will be weaker and families will be worse off. Since President Biden continues to hide, House Republicans will take action. We will lift the debt limit into next year, limit federal spending, save taxpayers trillions of dollars, and grow our economy. This legislation will make us less dependent on China and curb high inflation, all without touching Social Security or Medicare - because no one is hurt more by inflation than seniors. We owe it to the American people to use this moment in history to deliver the future they want, need, and deserve. President Biden has a choice: come to the table and stop playing partisan political games or cover his ears, refuse to negotiate, and risk bumbling his way into the first default in our nation’s history.

Today is the 100-day mark of Republicans holding the majority in the House. And one thing is abundantly clear: the People’s House is a productive House again.

Speaker McCarthy is honored to meet with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen as she transits the United States. At the Reagan library, there are countless exhibits that capture President Reagan’s patriotic spirit, belief in democracy, and commitment to the ideas of peace and freedom. Those values have always served as the bedrock of our friendship with the people of Taiwan. And they are more important now than ever before.  Taiwan is a successful democracy, thriving economy, and global leader in health and science. And whether it's our deep commercial ties, strong people-to-people relationships, or shared values, our cooperation with the people of Taiwan continues to expand through dialogue and exchange. The friendship between the people of Taiwan and America is a matter of profound importance to the free world and is critical to maintaining economic freedom, peace, and regional stability. We will honor our obligations and reiterate our commitment to our shared values, behind which all Americans are united.

BREAKING: Republicans just passed legislation to lower energy prices

It costs too much to heat your home and fill up your tank. The Lower Energy Costs Act does two important things. One – it restores American energy leadership by repealing unnecessary taxes and overregulation on American energy producers so we can lead the world in providing clean, affordable energy. Two – it makes it easier to build things in America by requiring a two year time limit on environmental impact statements and streamlines the process for lawsuits so activists can’t use the courts to delay projects for years.

It’s a good day in America for parents and students.

House Republicans have an aggressive legislative agenda for 2023—energy, education, China—we're keeping our Commitment to America.

House Republicans are keeping our promises! 3 months into the new Congress and so far, 35 bills have passed the House. Democrats have joined Republicans for 30 of those bills—86%. Pretty remarkable.

My great-grandfather—Jeremiah McCarthy—was born in Cork County, Ireland. In 1867, he settled in California, where he worked on a ranch and the railroad. Today, one of his great-grandkids is Speaker of the House. Only in America is my story possible.

I'm about to sign the first bipartisan bill of the year, then send it to the president's desk. It blocks Biden's woke ESG agenda and puts workers over Wall Street.